Wildly Intrepid Sailing · video

What this video covers

The crew of the sailboat Wildly Intrepid is currently in Fort Pierce, Florida, while planning to purchase a new vessel located in Parry Sound, Ontario, on Lake Huron.4:57 They have arranged for a friend to conduct a pre-purchase inspection of the potential boat in Canada.4:48 While in Florida, the crew performs routine maintenance, including lubricating seized zippers and troubleshooting a jammed ignition switch.1:12 The ignition issue resulted from a rusted ball bearing inside the switch mechanism, which the owner cleaned to restore functionality.11:41 During a beach outing at Wesley Island, the crew experiences a direct lightning strike to the boat’s mast.13:32 The strike causes significant vibration and visible smoke, leaving the crew shaken.13:21 The incident occurs while they are preparing for a potential transition to a new vessel.5:50

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